maybe just the 2.4's have this light?

 

I have the light, it just does not come on. 2.2 here

 

the light indentions on the cluster would prolly be the same, just the 2.2's doesnt come with it hooked up from the factory
the later year fbodys had the same thing going on between the 6 speeds and the automatics

 

i was wondering about this myself. 2.2, 5speed, no shift light. Which suits me just fine, but i had been wondering if anyone else had this problem, lol.

 

From the Manual:

Up-Shift Light

Your vehicle may have an up-shift light. When this light comes on, you should shift to the next higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow you to. This light is located in your instrument panel cluster to the left of the tachometer.

From the Manual Trans Section:

Up-Shift Light

If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, it may have an up-shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the light when you downshift.

It seems the key operative here is "may."

Some cars have it, some do not. If it is that important to you, you might consult your local dealership and have them correct the problem.

Hope it helps,

 

Well I have the 2.2 5spd and I have never seen that light come on. Wasn't even sure what it was for at first. And I agree with most everyone, don't need it, don't want it.

 

today i wanted to see if my 2.2 auto would show the shift light in the L gear and found something out that if youre about to hit readline in L it well shift into 2nd

 

Yes, that has been previously covered HERE.

Hope it helps,

 

I always wondered about the shift light, since it never came on when it was suppose to, if it did (i.e. "may", per the user manual for optimum fuel economy). However, yesterday when I was running out 2nd gear (5 speed), it turned on! I have the 2.4. It is nice to know it is there, and as a real shift light.